Subordinate Legislation Committee, 26 Mar 2002

Meeting date: Tuesday, March 26, 2002

Official Report 120KB pdf

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Delegated Powers Scrutiny

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Freedom of Information (Scotland) Bill<br />(as amended at Stage 2)

The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Bill makes provision for the disclosure of information by Scottish public authorities. It has been referred to the committee for consideration of the stage 2 amendments made to the powers to make subordinate legislation which the bill confers.

There is a technical defect in section 69(2)(b), but the draftsman is aware of it and amendments will be lodged at stage 3.

Other than that, the amendments do not seem to give us any problems. We can welcome them.

I suppose that it is heartwarming to see that, by and large, the Executive has followed the recommendations of the Subordinate Legislation Committee. It seems that we are working for our money.